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LOS CASTILLO Sterling Mesh Bracelet, c. 1940s
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Pre 1950 item# 1174831
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$495
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This is a fabulous early Mexican sterling silver mesh bracelet signed Los Castillo, c. 1940s. The bracelet is for a larger sized wrist, with an inside circumference of about 8 3/4" and predates the eagle assay mark. It is heavy - just over 100 grams - and is 1" wide with a box clasp and safety chain. The bracelet is in really excellent condition and is fully signed "Los Castillo, Taxco, Sterling Mexico" and has design no. 715.
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ANTONIO PINEDA Sterling & Ruby Knot Cufflinks
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Pre 1960 item# 1163335
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This is a fabulous pair of sterling silver knot cufflinks by renowned Mexican silversmith, Antonio Pineda. The tails of the knots are set with square ruby-colored faceted stones. These could be synthetic rubies, tourmaline or possibly glass. Whatever they are, they catch the light beautifully and really sparkle. The cufflinks are in really excellent condition and measure 1 1/4" x 7/16". They have toggle backs and are marked with the Antonio crown mark and the eagle assay mark with "17" in the center.
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ANTONIO PINEDA Sterling Leaf Necklace
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Pre 1960 item# 1150167
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$1,500
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This is a wonderful sterling silver choker necklace designed and signed by renowned Mexican silversmith Antonio Pineda, c. 1950s. The necklace has an inside circumference of 14 inches so is for a small neck. It is 1" wide and weighs 93 grams. It is fully hallmarked with the Antonio crown, Taxco, 970, eagle 17, YY 510. It is in excellent condition with no dents or repairs and the slide in clasp is tight and secure and operates perfectly.
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HUBERT HARMON Sterling & Amethyst Bracelet - Rare
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Pre 1950 item# 1144006
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This is a Mexican sterling silver and amethyst bracelet by Hubert Harmon, c. early 1940s. It features six floral links with bezel set cabochon amethysts. The bracelet is 6 3/4" long x 1 1/2", is in excellent condition and is fully signed - see photo. Hubert Harmon items are rare, as he was in Taxco for only a few short years during the early 1940s. Morrill and Berk's book, “Mexican Silver”, describes Harmon's jewelry as "nearly impossible to find .... All of his work is desirable and unique".
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ANTONIO Silver Amethyst Earrings w/ Matching Necklace
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Pre 1960 item# 1129195
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This is a fabulous Mexican sterling silver and amethyst necklace signed RTA with matching screwback earrings signed Antonio Pineda. The earrings measure 2 1/8" x 1" and bear the Antonio crown mark on one and an early eagle assay mark with "17" in the center and 970 for silver content, c. 1950s. The necklace is extremely well crafted and is heavy (over 120 grams). It is of the quality of Antonio but is signed "RTA, Hecho en Mexico, Mexico, DF", "Silver 925" and design no. "31C". The necklace has a wearable length of 14 1/4" and is 1 3/4" at the widest points. It is constructed with alternating drops of amethyst and unadorned silver which hang from a double silver chain. The drops are not joined so the necklace lays beautifully on the neck. Both the necklace and earrings are in really excellent condition with typical inclusions in the natural amethyst stones, giving a lovely, marbleized effect
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Early LOS CASTILLO Sterling Necklace & Earrings
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Pre 1950 item# 1071474
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(301) 230 0170
$650
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This is an early Los Castillo sterling silver necklace with matching earrings with curved leaf-links highlighted by oxidization, c. 1940s. It has nice heavy and solid construction and all pieces are in excellent condition. The necklace can be worn with the leaves facing up toward the neck or down facing away from the neck. Fully signed Los Castillo Taxco in a circle, Sterling Made in Mexico in a circle, design #238. The necklace measures 15 1/2" x 5/8", with the old-style hook closure, and the earrings 7/8" x 5/8".
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